Yokota Air Base
Fussa, Japan · Air Force
Know your overseas pay
At Yokota Air Base you receive OHA + COLA — not BAH
How OHA works
Reimburses your actual rent up to a pay-grade ceiling
Plan your move
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Yokota Air Base doesn't use BAH
Service members stationed at Yokota Air Base receive the Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) plus an OCONUS Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) instead of BAH. OHA works differently from the stateside flat-rate allowance:
Tied to your actual rent
Reimburses what you pay up to a ceiling set by pay grade and locality — not a fixed monthly amount.
No keeping the difference
If your rent is below the ceiling, you receive only what you actually pay. Unlike BAH, there's no spread to pocket.
Extra allowances on top
A separate utility / recurring-maintenance allowance is added, and a one-time Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) may apply.
Because OHA depends on your actual lease, there's no single rate to display here. Official OHA ceilings are published by the DoD Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO).
Quick Facts
Location
Fussa, JP
Branch
Air Force
Housing
OHA
More about OHA at Yokota Air Base
Two more things to know about how OHA works at Yokota Air Base:
OHA rates are set by location and updated more frequently than BAH — often quarterly — to account for exchange rate changes and local market shifts.
If living in government or on-base housing, OHA is forfeited — the same rule that applies to BAH.
Use the DTMO OHA calculator at travel.dod.mil for your specific OHA ceiling. Contact your gaining unit's housing office for current local rates and MIHA entitlements.
OCONUS members receive OHA, which is calculated differently than BAH. The Tokyo metro is one of the most expensive markets in the world — verify your OHA entitlement through your gaining unit's housing office.
OCONUS COLA
Yokota members typically receive OCONUS COLA based on the Tokyo area cost index. COLA at Yokota has historically been among the higher OCONUS rates — Japan's cost of living, amplified by the yen-dollar exchange rate, drives the supplement. The amount varies by pay grade, dependent status, and the current yen-dollar rate; it is updated periodically and can shift meaningfully when the exchange rate moves. Look up current rates with the DTMO COLA calculator (travel.dod.mil); your LES in myPay shows what you're actually receiving. Note: OCONUS COLA uses a different calculation method than CONUS COLA.
View CONUS COLA calculator → (OCONUS uses a separate calculation method)Financial context for Yokota Air Base
The yen-dollar exchange rate affects purchasing power off base. Historically ¥130–155 per dollar, but rates shift — a stronger yen means your dollars buy less in Japan. On-base amenities (commissary, BX, gas station) dramatically reduce exposure to exchange rate risk.
Tokyo day trips cost approximately ¥5,000–15,000 per person in transit, food, and activities. Base life in Fussa is suburban and genuinely more affordable than downtown Tokyo.
On-base commissary and BX provide significant savings over Japanese grocery stores — families who shop on base consistently report lower monthly grocery bills than CONUS.
One POV ships free via the government. A second vehicle comes entirely out of pocket (~$1,500–3,000 from CONUS). Many families buy a small Japanese kei car locally as an economical second vehicle.
SOFA status provides tax-free shopping on base, customs exemptions on authorized household goods, and discounted fuel rations — learn and use these benefits from day one to maximize take-home value.
What to know before you move to Yokota Air Base
Start PCS planning 6+ months out. Personal and no-fee military passports, medical and dental clearances, and SOFA card processing all take time — delays carry financial consequences if orders change.
Vehicle decision: shipping one POV is typically included in your PCS orders. A second vehicle ships at your expense. Many families buy a small Japanese car locally. Decide before you PCS, not after.
Japan runs on 100V at 50Hz (the US is 120V). Most American electronics work fine on the slightly lower voltage; high-draw items like hair dryers and kitchen appliances run a bit underpowered. A step-up transformer (100V→120V) handles those few items — most families don't bother for everyday electronics.
Set up a no-foreign-transaction-fee bank account (Charles Schwab, USAA, or similar) before leaving CONUS. Off-base ATMs dispense yen; foreign transaction fees add up fast over a 3-year tour.
Off-base Japanese leases typically include key money (礼金), deposit (敷金), and agency fees totaling 2–4 months' rent upfront. Move-In Housing Allowance (MIHA) covers a portion of these — work through the housing referral office to understand your specific entitlement before signing anything.
Key Insights for Yokota Air Base
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.